AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2020 Leaders in Canine Health
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes leaders in canine health with their annual awards.
Cindy Vogels receives the 2020 President's Award.
2020 Distinguished Research Partners are the
Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., the
Irish Setter Club of America, Inc./Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, Inc., and the
Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc.
The President's Award is given to a person or organization that has made an exceptional contribution to advancing canine health. This year's recipient, Cindy Vogels, has served on the CHF Board of Directors for sixteen years, has been its treasurer since 2011, and previously served as Board Chairman from 2008-2011. An accomplished international conformation judge, Mrs. Vogels' dedication to canine form, function, and health is demonstrated in her life-long involvement in the fancy. She is also active in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America, the Evergreen Colorado Kennel Club, and Take The Lead, a charity that provides direct services, support, and care for people in the sport of purebred dogs who suffer the devastation of life-threatening or terminal illness.